Jhpiego Event Base Surveillance Advisor Jobs in Nigeria

Jhpiego Event Base Surveillance Advisor Jobs in Nigeria

Overview

The Jhpiego Nigeria Country Office seeks a candidate for a full-time EBS Advisor position focused on carrying out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities associated with event-based surveillance (EBS) systems and associated alert and response operations (ARO) at the Nigeria CDC. This position works 40 hours a week.

The advisor will be hired by Jhpiego and assigned to the Connect Centre and/or Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at NCDC headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting Nigeria’s public health.

Job Description

Support development and review of scripts and checklist for call agents

Conduct routine surveillance using digital surveillance platforms, such as EIOS and TATAFO, to detect signals of unusual or unexpected events

Support the Connect Centre/EOC in the verification of events

Support the Connect Centre/EOC in outbreak investigation and response activities

Register and log signals/events and their associated follow up actions into NCDC’s event management system (SITAware)

Support the development and implementation of epidemic intelligence products, such as daily EBS reports, situation reports, maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations

Monitor and evaluate uptake and performance of new and existing EBS technologies and products

Liaise with NCDC surveillance staff supporting indicator-based surveillance (IBS) systems such as SORMAS

Development of concepts and strategy/SOPs for subnational EBS deployment and implementation

Development/improvement and standardization of training materials/SOPs/manual

Support Jhpiego GHS programs

Facilitate EBS learning and community of practice for Jhpiego regional EBS team

Share routine advisory on EBS outbreak and response

Carry out other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of Surveillance or the DG of NCDC

Required Qualification

Advanced degree in Health Communications, public health, or related field, with at least 7-8 years of professional experience

Strong

skills in script writing, social media and prior experience working communications organizations or call centers

Experience in designing and implementing health communications program

Knowledge of digital disease surveillance platforms

High proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Information Technology

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to interact and communicate well with a multi-disciplinary team

Detail-oriented work ethics

Ability to communicate well with internal and external partners, including international partners

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.

Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills.

Previous experience working in INGO.

Proficiency in word processing, Microsoft Office and data software.

Ability to travel 25% of time.

Monthly Gross Salary Range :( NGN875,000 – NGN960,000)



How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Jhpiego Event Base Surveillance Advisor Jobs in Nigeria


Find Latest Jobs in Nigeria Today - Recruitment in Nigeria Job - Nigerian Jobs - in Nigeria - Job Vacancies in Nigeria

Search our career portal & find the latest Nigerian job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Nigeria.

Jobs in Nigeria - banking jobs in Nigeria, IT jobs in Nigeria, accounting jobs in Nigeria, NGO jobs in Nigeria, business administration in Nigeria, ICT jobs in Nigeria, UN jobs in Nigeria, procurement jobs in Nigeria, education jobs in Nigeria, hospital jobs in Nigeria, human resources jobs in Nigeria, engineering jobs in Nigeria, teaching jobs in Nigeria, and other careers in Nigeria.

Oil and Gas job vacancies in Nigeria, MTN jobs in Nigeria, job vacancies in Nigeria for fresh graduates.

Federal government jobs in Nigeria, job vacancies in Nigeria Federal Civil Service.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Nigeria posted and updated daily - click here!